When to go · Almada
Almada in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- AlmadaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Portugal overall
- Medium
Portugal overall: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Almada, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Dec: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 9
Apr: 7 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
April: Inside Almada's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Almada: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings